4 vie to win House seat in central Des Moines
Controversies draw eyes to D.M.'s diverse District 66
By LYNN CAMPBELL
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
October 17, 2006
For years, Republicans have written off the legislative district in the heart of Des Moines that includes the city's near-north side, affectionately called "the hood" by the man currently representing the district.
Iowa House District 66 is one of the most racially diverse districts in the state. It's also a stronghold for Democrats, who outnumber Republicans in registered voters by 54 percent to 14 percent.
But this year, the seat is open after Rep. Ed Fallon made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. Democrat Ako Abdul-Samad has found himself with three opponents in the Nov. 7 election: Republican Jack Whitver, Libertarian Brett Blanchfield and independent Jeff Johannsen.
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